Weber diamondback "distressed" [Archive]

northfolk

Apr-12-2008, 4:11pm

I recently joined the Cafe and have posted a few opinions? #I have never posted pictures and am not really sure how? #I just got my new Weber Diamondback Distressed from Dennis at The Mandolin Store. #WOW, what a great mandolin and what a great guy to do business with, again! #I know there has been some discussion about the "distressed look", both pro and con? #I personally had no real opinion either way, until now? #I absolutely love this mandolin. #First and foremost it has "killer sound" and should only improve; #hard to believe it can get any better? #The look is fantastic as well; #nicely done, not extreme like others I have seen? #Of course the mandolin overall has the excellent materials and workmanship Weber is noted for. #Check these mandos out at The Mandolin Store; #you can't go wrong either way. #Photos to follow, if I can figure it out? http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif

Bill Snyder

Apr-12-2008, 4:36pm

To post files from your computer click the http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/Skin/Default/images/t_reply.gif button. Type your text and go down to the Browse box and find your photo file on your computer. The file size limit is about 150k.
If you are posting photos you have saved on another site you can forego using the ADD REPLY button and use the Image button and there is not a limit on the file size.

JEStanek

Apr-12-2008, 4:40pm

Here's a comprehensive (http://www.grandmainger.com/picpost/) step by step guide to posting photos.

Jamie

Crowder

Apr-12-2008, 6:31pm

I enjoyed your post? I'd like to see pictures?

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Chris Biorkman

Apr-12-2008, 6:37pm

Me too, Crowder? http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

northfolk

Apr-12-2008, 7:10pm

Let's try picture #1. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif

northfolk

Apr-12-2008, 7:11pm

Picture #2. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif

northfolk

Apr-12-2008, 7:12pm

Picture #3. They seem kind of fuzzy? http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif

johnM

Apr-13-2008, 5:47am

Is that the diamond back that he's had for sale? I've had my eye on that baby. It looks like that one's still on his site?

John Ritchhart

Apr-13-2008, 5:50am

Moonbeam Zappa?

Crowder

Apr-13-2008, 7:58am

Besutiful? YES!

northfolk

Apr-13-2008, 8:14am

johnM, no he still has the one listed on the web sight and I believe he has another one on the way? The one on the web sight has a shaped case (mine is oblong), more stuff and more distressing? http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/coffee.gif

Carleton Page

Apr-13-2008, 8:33am

That is amazing! I really like the way the the diamondbacks look. They have some serious vibe. I have checked that one out on the Mandolin stores' website many times. I wish a dealer aroun here had one. congratulations!

h2o-X

Apr-13-2008, 10:05am

What a beauty! I like the looks and sound of the Diamondbacks a whole lot. I have been lusting after the one currently listed at the Mandolin Store. Enjoy yours.

John Ritchhart

Apr-13-2008, 12:37pm

Man, that is beautiful.

T W Perez

Apr-13-2008, 5:32pm

I've had mine since July,It was #2 before they were called the Diamondback.Have had no desire for another mandolin since and believe me that is unusual.It sounds as old as it looks.dry,loud,plays like a dream,a true banjo killer.I asked Dennis if they were consistently sounding as mine and he said yes.

man dough nollij

Apr-13-2008, 10:48pm

It looks like the Diamondback is a special distressed Fern, just for TMS? Looks just like a Fern, except for the distressedness.

Ivan Kelsall

Apr-14-2008, 3:45am

I was never a real fan of 'distressed' mandolins until i saw the one that Weber made for Rhonda Vincent,that sorta changed my mind,your looks terrific Gary,you're a lucky guy - are'nt Weber mandolins just great !,
Saska

mandopete

Apr-14-2008, 7:56pm

Nice mando! What kind of case is that?

northfolk

Apr-14-2008, 8:33pm

Nice mando! #What kind of case is that?
The oblong Weber model; very nice fit and lots of room inside for stuff? http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/coffee.gif http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif

mandopete

Apr-15-2008, 8:15am

Okay, thanks?

Ken Olmstead

Apr-15-2008, 10:31am

Oblong? I thought it was referred to as rectangle. The same as the Ferns come in. Super protective case but a little over kill for me. I have the shaped Weber case for everyday use for my Fern.

I am a fan of "self distressing" but that is one sweeeeet looking mandolin!!!!! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

T W Perez

Apr-16-2008, 5:54am

As to the comparison w/a Fern-The exact same appointments except the binding is solid.A Fern would be b/w.

shadco

Apr-17-2008, 9:52pm

Northfolk

Now that you have had it for a little while.

What do you like most about it?

and what if anything bugs you about it?

TxRhino

Apr-19-2008, 7:03pm

northfolk,

# # I have been admiring the "Fern" and the "Diamondback Distressed"at The Mandolin Store for some time now. Sadly, there are no Weber Dealers in my part of the world and I ultimately decided on a Gibson - Fern. Seeing your Diamondback makes me ponder if I made a right choice. Yours is a real BEAUTY. Congrats and Happy Playing.

Keep the Faith

Michael #http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif

northfolk

Apr-20-2008, 3:41pm

Northfolk

Now that you have had it for a little while.

What do you like most about it?

and what if anything bugs you about it?
I cannot find anything negative to say about this mando; I like everything about it. In fact I find myself playing it almost all of the time. I do still occasionally play my Gibson A3; different sound and feel, but old Gibsons are just cool? This Weber might just be the one; no more MAS? It fulfills all of my needs, for now anyway. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/coffee.gif http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif

shadco

Apr-20-2008, 4:34pm

I cannot find anything negative to say about this mando; I like everything about it. In fact I find myself playing it almost all of the time. I do still occasionally play my Gibson A3; different sound and feel, but old Gibsons are just cool? This Weber might just be the one; no more MAS? It fulfills all of my needs, for now anyway.

I was afraid you would say that.

Chris Biorkman

Apr-20-2008, 4:42pm

Me too?

T W Perez

Apr-21-2008, 6:18am

Though i wasn't asked,will agree with northfolk.I just realised that Sierra Hull is playing one,she had it at IBMA i'm told,and you can hear it on her new album,and in the you tube clip that is out.I was never really a Weber fan,but I really liked the early Flatirons.Thats the sound I was looking for,loud but not brash and it stays strong all the way up the neck.I know this is post a picture section so will refrain from any more comments until I can post a pic

Rick Banuelos

Apr-29-2008, 11:40am

FYI:
Sierra has a distressed Fern that I brought to IBMA last October.

Jonathan James

Apr-29-2008, 11:51am

Actually, Sierra was talking up her new Weber Distressed model at the Mando Mania gig at Merlefest last weekend. Said it was the best mandolin she's played/owned and it sounded really really good in her very capable hands...

shadco

Apr-29-2008, 12:11pm

Ken Olmstead

Apr-29-2008, 12:31pm

Sierra is just insanely talented. Makes me feel like the only thing my "non-distressed" Fern is good for is paddleing my canoe!! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

Jonathan James

Apr-29-2008, 1:21pm

Yep, Sierra is something else as is Rebecca Lovell. Probably doesn't hurt to be classically trained in violin from age 5 (as in Rebecca's case) but you have to give these youngsters their due. At the Mando Mania event at Merlefest, guys like Tim O'Brien, Sam Bush and Mike Compton would just shake their heads in disbelief during the girls' solos. #

Having said that, there is something truly wonderful about a soulful and slow interpretation of the music vs. blistering fast solos that all the kids seem to favor these days. Blame it on Thile, I guess...

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Gutbucket

Apr-29-2008, 5:50pm

Was Sierra playing a Gibson Fern at last years mando-mania?

northfolk

Apr-29-2008, 6:15pm

I'm stunned by the sound from my newly acquired Weber Diamondback Distressed. I do wish they hadn't gone quite so far with the distressing below the fretboard but it really is an excellent sounding Mando and it's tone and volume raises eyebrows. I wonder how it will sound once played in ;)
Shad, I will second that! I too get many looks and comments on my Distressed Diamondback's sound; it seems to get better everytime I play it? It absolutely holds it's own and then some in any jam. Banjos Beware! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif

Ivan Kelsall

May-01-2008, 7:16am

DannyB

May-01-2008, 8:19am

Thanks Rick B. last week I looked for 2 days trying to figure out which weber Sierra was using and it was right here under my nose. For a long time I have been looking for the right Bruce Weber signed Gibby F5L or F5V, I'm going to check out a Big Sky sometime next week. A 96 F5V signed by weber has been the best sounding mando I've come across bar none.

Ken Olmstead

May-02-2008, 12:53am

Weber,Weber,Weber,Web......... - I'm really NOT biased in any way shape or form,i just think that they are awesome Mandolins & i don't care if Rick DOES send me a free 'distressed' model at all. Seriously,other than one or two top makers,i'd be hard put to depart from my Webber addiction if i wished to buy another Mandolin. I am VERY lucky to own 2 superb Mandolins by this maker & anyone wanting to buy a top quality instrument should at least check the Webers out,
#If anyone wants a 'Banjo Killer',try out a Weber 'Beartooth' if you can get hold of one. I risk structural damage to my home when i chop on mine - incredible power,with no loss of tone.
Kum By Ya my Lord, Kum By Ya!

OOOOOHHHMMMMMM.....I am one with Weber!

Distressed or not, we are all ONE under the mandolin maker on high...the Almighty Bruce. (wasn't that a movie?)

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Sorry, I get filled with the Weber spirit every now and then for no apparent reason!! #http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

mandomania7923

Sep-14-2009, 10:52pm

Was Sierra playing a Gibson Fern at last years mando-mania?

Sierra recently Accquired a gibson master model. Before that she played a Weber Distressed for almost a year and a half. before that she had a gibson adam steffey. Be for that she had a 90's flatiron. I don't know what she had before she was 9 years old:grin:

mike tango

Feb-09-2012, 8:20pm

Just recieved my Diamondback from The Mandolin Store today. Awesome. This is the start of something special.

jwilesF5

Oct-11-2014, 12:51am

Sierra recently Accquired a gibson master model. Before that she played a Weber Distressed for almost a year and a half. before that she had a gibson adam steffey. Be for that she had a 90's flatiron. I don't know what she had before she was 9 years old:grin:

Thank you for answering that.....I've been wondering and wanting to know how many mando's she has and plays and which she likes the best. If I had to guess I think she is a gibson girl at heart and loves her Havery signed master model. But if weber were giving me mando's to play I'd love them to and certainly play and talk them up! They are great mandolins no doubt! And their distressed is a real beauty to my eyes!

jwilesF5

Oct-11-2014, 12:52am

Thank you for answering that.....I've been wondering and wanting to know how many mando's she has and plays and which she likes the best. If I had to guess I think she is a gibson girl at heart and loves her Havery signed master model. But if weber were giving me mando's to play I'd love them to and certainly play and talk them up! They are great mandolins no doubt! And their distressed is a real beauty to my eyes!

Oh and Sierra also now has a Lafferty. Stumbled across her playing it on a YouTube video.